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High Rise

her knowing gaze, no school book to hide my excitement


For JCB Burl’s “My most unforgettable moment in High School” Monoku Poetry Contest.

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 6/21/2021 10:01:00 PM

Hilarious! This Monoku is a winner in originality. Youthful vigor celebrated beautifully. So well done, Richard. Best regards, Brian

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 5/4/2021 7:05:00 PM

Haha the memory is still there... Cool. Let it bring smile on your face forever... This will make your heart young too.. Lol

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/11/2021 8:06:00 AM

Oh wow. This one just kind of hits you. I can see all those butterflies-in-stomach, blushing cheeks, and innuendo ..... but perhaps most intriguing of all ... the mystery! A poignant little poem, Rick. VERY nice.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/13/2021 4:22:00 AM

That is very funny. I can relate ...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/13/2021 6:38:00 AM

;0)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/2/2021 8:03:00 AM

Whoa!! A little risque'. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Anisha Dutta

Date: 11/15/2020 7:44:00 PM

GREAT. Thanks for your visit to my page after a .long time. Best Wishes.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/15/2020 8:32:00 AM

Wow~~ good one reads like a winner to me. Thanks for stopping by my page. Sara

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/13/2020 7:23:00 AM

Ooh la la, no book what a catastrophe, or was it Rick! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/13/2020 7:47:00 AM

Ha ha, I’m not telling.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/3/2020 7:59:00 AM

Oh!!!! Hmmmmm! Interesting one. I've been away too long! How are you?

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/22/2020 6:27:00 AM

Hi Richard, You described the moment in a few words. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/13/2020 4:36:00 PM

Straight to the point. Love it! :) ~Angie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/13/2020 5:28:00 PM

:0)

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 10/10/2020 2:20:00 PM

Excellent and elegant WRITE ON!! Short Neat and Sweet JAMES

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/23/2020 10:00:00 PM

So your eyes gave you away, love the poem Richard, says so much..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/27/2020 6:34:00 AM

;0)

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/22/2020 6:47:00 AM

Lol I love this Rick!:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/22/2020 7:50:00 AM

Thanks Brenda.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 9/15/2020 6:23:00 AM

Sweet and succinct! ~xomo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/22/2020 7:53:00 AM

Thanks Maureen. ;0)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2020 4:00:00 PM

hahaha. THAT is GREAT innuendo!! Congrats. probably best one I have read.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/11/2020 6:08:00 AM

Thanks Andrea. ;0)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/10/2020 1:43:00 PM

Oh my!!! Worded so well! ;) Congrats

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/11/2020 6:09:00 AM

One of the universal challenges of being a teenage boy. Hugs Rick.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/10/2020 1:20:00 PM

awwwh, this is a charming write, rich... big congrats on your win..huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/11/2020 6:10:00 AM

Thanks dear Nette.

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 9/10/2020 5:41:00 AM

... Oh, now I know why high school boys tend to wear their ties untidily low....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/11/2020 6:11:00 AM

Maybe those low pants as well??

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/9/2020 2:36:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A few words with much said. You are a good writer. Enjoy your day...................

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/11/2020 6:13:00 AM

You are kind Beth.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/9/2020 1:55:00 PM

Oh, my! CONGRATS, Richard. Janice

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/11/2020 6:12:00 AM

Thanks Janice. ;0)

Howard Kerr

Date: 9/9/2020 12:14:00 PM

Congratulations on this intriguing Monoku and your placement. Howard

Eve Roper

Date: 9/9/2020 11:33:00 AM

Good one, Richard, :) . Congratulations on your first-place win.

Gary Smith

Date: 9/9/2020 11:07:00 AM

Congrats Richard, oh so true! Lol.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/9/2020 10:40:00 AM

Ah, I can sure picture this, Richard. Congrats. ~ Blushing Away, Gershon

High Rise

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